The LEAP-Lab (Low-carbon Energy Analysis and Planning lab) is a team of graduate and undergraduate students researching the clean energy transition mentored by Prof. Jacqueline Dowling at the University of Iowa. We are part of the larger macro-energy systems modeling community. If you are interested in joining let us know!

PhD student researching data center waste heat integration into thermal energy networks for decarbonization of buildings. M.S. from UC Berkeley in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

PhD student researching how energy efficiency savings may help pay for remediation of toxin-contaminated buildings. B.A. from Grinnell College in math and economics. (co-advised by Keri Hornbuckle)

PhD student researching opportunities and constraints of renewable natural gas. M.S. in Chemical Engineering from KNUST Ghana; professional experience as a gas dispatcher. (co-advised by Sahar El Abbadi)

Undergraduate student researching coal to thermal energy storage conversions. Electrical Engineering major.

Undergraduate student researching oil well to energy storage conversions. Civil and Environmental Engineering major.

Undergraduate student researching polycentric governance and data center siting responsibilities. Sustainability and Geography major. (co-advised by Adam Pollack)